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Chick, Kay A. – Childhood Education, 2014
Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disease in which gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and contaminated oats, attacks the lining of the small intestine. Children with this disease must eliminate gluten from their diet. This article provides educators with essential information on celiac disease and the federal laws that protect the…
Descriptors: Diseases, Special Needs Students, Chronic Illness, Metabolism
Mahdavi, Seema – Communique, 2015
Approximately 30,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis (CF), and each year around 1,000 new cases are diagnosed. About one half of this population consists of school-age youth. With an understanding of the psychosocial and mental health factors surrounding CF, school psychologists are well positioned to support children and…
Descriptors: Diseases, Genetic Disorders, Student Needs, School Psychologists
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Wertlieb, Ellen C. – Journal of School Counseling, 2008
The current article is designed to provide school counselors an understanding of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The causes, characteristics, and treatment approaches are presented with examples focusing on school-related issues. The article concludes with a discussion about the role that the school counselor can take in helping the child…
Descriptors: School Counselors, School Counseling, Special Needs Students, Behavior Disorders